A magic pill? Researchers are hoping to conduct more studies into the drug

In an annual report, the company said: “In alcohol use disorder, we completed a Phase 2a study for arbaclofen placarbil in the US, which suggested that the product was safe and well tolerated in a controlled abstinence setting, but with significant inter-individual variability in pharmacokinetics.

“Additional clinical studies are required, and we are underway with new formulation development.”

It comes after it was revealed drinking alcohol in the sun could do serious damage to your skin.

But other studies have suggested a daily drink can cut the risk of an early death by a fifth.

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